(TB) 'Mardi Gras'
1952, Smith
'Mardi Gras' (
Kenneth D. Smith, R. 1951). TB, 40" (102 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-V3, Lavender and deep red-purple bitone.
'Extravaganza' x seedling# 5-30: (
'Madame Maurice Lassailly' x
'Ilse Louise'). Smith 1952.
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From AIS Bulletin #125 April 1952. Introducing MARDI GRAS (1952) SdIg. 8-33 (Extravaganza x 5-30 [Mme Maurice Lassailly x lIse Louise]). A colorful late blooming neglecta deeper in color than Helen Collingwood. The standards are light campanula violet, arched and silken, the falls of dark velvet purple are semi-flaring and have a smooth brown overlay at the haft. The flowers, 5 inches wide and 4 inches long, are well spaced on the 40 inch stalk. Very outstanding. $25. NET. Ken Smith. |
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